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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
9
The nation learns former president Calvin Coolidge died at The Beeches in Northampton Massachusetts from heart disease. His wife Mrs Coolidge discovered the body after a shopping trip and a brief illness lasting weeks. He was 60 years old last July 4th.
Cal Coolidge born July 4 1872 in Plymouth VI to Grace Coolidge years. He attended Plymouth ungraded school Black River Academy Ludlow St Johnsburg Amherst College 1895 won national essay gold medal. He studied law Northampton practiced politics Northampton city clerk 1904 mayor 1910-11 state senate 1914-15 lieutenant governor 1916-18 and elected governor of Massachusetts.
News flashes report a Georgia Senate bill proposing the death penalty for kidnappers. Other notes list political, budgetary, and local items including a Macon bankers session and a Scouter award in Georgia.
Two Georgia chain gang wardens filed $1,000,000 lawsuits against motion picture companies behind I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang. The suits name Warner Bros. Vic tures, Vitaphone, and Vitagraph. Warden Harold Hardy and Warden Paul Phillips filed the action, with Assistant Attorney General John S. Kelley noted.
An evening class titled Live at Home is planned for Wesley community. The first Lee meeting will occur in January at Wesley school building next Monday at 7 PM. Men are urged to attend to discuss and establish a live at home plan for community benefit.
The wives of Masons from Fickling Lodge will be entertained at a barbecue in the Masonic hall tomorrow night. A short program is planned and the event follows a prior proposal for December 28 delayed by heavy rains. Members their families and widows of deceased members are invited.
The December oath of office was given by Mrs. L. J Hancock for Crawford county. Sheriff H. E. Seagler and Clerk Superior Court B. J. Ware were sworn in, with commissioners J. E. Bryant and Jno. B. Harris. Bryant named chairman, Geo W. Garrett reappointed county attorney, Hoy Dent reappointed clerk to the commissioners. County police was abolished and the county agent retained.
Hon Henry Persons of Talbot County is elected as the new representative and will be the youngest member when the Legislature convenes. He is a gifted young lawyer and son of the late T R Persons, with family ties to former congressman Henry Persons and legislator A P Persons. The county previously represented by A J Perryman J A Smith and J H McGehee, McGehee continues law practice in Talbotton.
Hon J T Childs Taylor county representative leaves for Atlanta to attend the state legislature session which convened Monday for about thirty days. He will introduce several local bills affecting county government with captions to be published on page eight.
At a stockholders meeting in Charing last week, A M Halley was elected cashier succeeding R L Bell who resigned to become cashier at Citizens State Bank Reynolds. Halley brings years of banking experience and previously served as cashier. Other officers elected include S Garrett Sr President and R O Rogers Vice President.
Announcements from Butler report the deaths of Mrs. Maggie Martin Lamdin of Athens and Mrs. Etta Daughtry Harris of Cordele. Lamdin’s funeral was held in Eatonton yesterday and Harris’s service took place in Cordele on Sunday. both women were well known in the area and linked through Mr. Robert B. Harris.
Georgia's general assembly convened in Atlanta on January 9 for a biennial session facing major issues on taxation reform and economy. Senate President Hamilton McWhorter and House Speaker J. S. Morris were elected, with Sisk proposing a 2 percent retail sales tax to replace ad valorem taxes and a constitutional amendment to abolish the ad valorem tax. The session opened with prayers, certificates of election read, and officers sworn in.
On a Sunday Jesus calls four fishermen from the Sea of Galilee to be fishers of men. He teaches in the synagogue, drives out a demon, heals Peter's mother in law, and heals many others at Peter's door. He prays at dawn and prepares for a larger mission with the four fishermen by his side. The narrative portrays Jesus as teacher, healer, intercessor, and leader of a sweeping campaign.
Thomaston reports Col M H Sandwich of Upson County retires as clerk to the head of commissioners of roads and revenues after 45 years of service. He also served as legal adviser, valued by the county, and will be missed in the county commissioners office.
The Butler city government reports no bonded indebtedness for twenty five years. A strong tax base, low tax rates, robust police and street work, and well funded light and water systems highlight two years of fiscal health. The Herald congratulates the mayor and board of aldermen and urges continued service for another term.
Hon. G C Adams appoints Gervis D Locke as fertilizer inspector for Mazon Schley Crawford and Taylor counties. Locke will begin work February 1 and asks parties with fertilizers for inspection to notify him promptly for early handling.
Voters in Butler go to the polls Saturday to elect a mayor and five aldermen for a two year term. Mayor H. H. Riley has not announced his candidacy or that of the current aldermen, though whispers of many candidates circulate.
Dr. T. W. Wilson, of Bridges and Wilson druggists, elected mayor by Ellaville City Council after H. W. Hogg’s resignation. Wilbur B. Souter chosen city marshal. New officials include H. F. Dixo n, R. E. Hill, S. W. Miles, R. E. Sullivan, W. T. Tondee, C. T. Battle as recorder and treasurer. Open tax on business houses eliminated. special taxes cut about 50 percent. All old city employees reelected with salaries reduced except Night Marshal Pilcher.
While en route to a mill with a corn load a wagon drawn by two mules threw Mr. J. W. Mott. He suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries, according to reports.
Special taxes are now due. Please call at my office and pay some now and avoid the Pee G. A. Roberts, T. C.
Pecans fruit trees and ornamentals offered by Wight Nurseries Cairo Georgia. Set now and save a year's time prices right.
Georgia elects Eugene Talmadge as governor in a simple ceremony as Richard B. Russell Jr. transfers the great seal. Talmadge calls for economy in government and legislative executive cooperation, urging broad reform to relieve taxpayers amid celebratory crowds in Atlanta.
Relatives gathered at the bedside of Mrs W L Caldwell who had lived near Butler and moved to Thomaston with her daughter Mrs Homer Moore after weeks of illness. She died Tuesday afternoon and funeral services were held at Bethel cemetery near Butler Wednesday afternoon.
Sunday school at 10 a m invites inactive members to join. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m. Spworth League at its hour. Preaching at Rupert at 3 p m. W E Hightower is the pastor.
Taylor county farmers plan to apply again for government fertilizer and seed loans, expecting the same aid as in previous years and anticipating the program remains available later this year.
Receiver Chas B Foley of Columbus has been appointed by Paul Blanchard referee in bankruptcy to Jacob Prager. Reynolds in Taylor County is announced for Tuesday.
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